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Many things in today’s world make us feel we need to hurry up and get them done. But there are some things that we should NOT hurry to do. Here are 10 specific things you need to do for your career—and life—but never in a hurry. But first, thank you to all our patrons on Patreon! … The post 206 – 10 Things to NOT Hurry appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Everywhere we go in today’s world, there’s an abundance of noise. Silence has become a thing of the past, yet we’ve never needed it more. Learn how to tap into the beauty and benefits of one of today’s most precious commodities: silence. But first, thank you to all our patrons on Patreon! You help make this … The post 205 – The Beauty and Blessings of Silence appeared first on Write from the Deep.

The Advent season is about celebration and expectation. Though we’re almost finished with Advent, the four themes of the season can be anchors for you all year long! Come explore these Advent Anchors to keep you safe and steady in troubled waters. But first, thank you to all our patrons on Patreon! You help make this … The post 204 – Advent Anchors for Troubled Waters appeared first on Write from the Deep.

So many things can go wrong on our journey as writers, leaving us wondering how we will ever deal with the problems that come at us. Guest Rachel Hauck encourages us not to waste time and energy on anxiety, but to learn how to watch and wait on Almighty God. About Rachel Hauck Rachel Hauck … The post 203 – Watching, Waiting, and Anxiety with Guest Rachel Hauck appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Our journey as writers who believe in God has many ups and downs, mountaintops and canyons. It’s so easy to forget, when the downs come, that they, too, are from God. And that He allows and uses them for His purpose. Join our guest Rachel Hauck as we consider the gift of suffering. About Rachel … The post 202 – Why Suffering Matters with Guest Rachel Hauck appeared first on Write from the Deep.

We’ve all faced times of trial, but what do you do when MORE crises happen while you’re already in the middle of a crisis? Guest Shadia Hrichi shares how God used crisis upon crisis to strengthen her faith and her writing. About Shadia Hrichi Shadia Hrichi is a passionate Bible teacher who loves seeing lives … The post 201 – When a Crisis Upends Your World with Guest Shadia Hrichi appeared first on Write from the Deep.

It’s been such an honor and delight to share your writing and spiritual journey with you! As we celebrate our 200th episode, we have a gift for you: writing wisdom and advice from some of our amazing guests! So come listen in and be blessed! But first, thank you to all our patrons on Patreon! You … The post 200 – Writing Wisdom and Advice: A Celebration of Our 200th Episode appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Even if you have all the craft books you could ever need on your bookshelves, you’re not fully equipped to write. Because your craft isn’t the only thing you need to work on. So join us in this podcast, the first of a new series on activities that draw us closer to God, as we … The post 199 – Why Every Writer Needs Solitude appeared first on Write from the Deep.

If you’ve faced tragedy in your life, you know the first reaction is to ask why. Even get angry with God over what’s happened. Guest DiAnn Mills shares how God led her through all those stages, but even more, how he blessed her with reconciliation because of the tragedy. Come listen in as she shares … The post 198 – The Blessing of Tragedy with Guest DiAnn Mills appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Christians are no strangers to suffering and persecution. From the days of the arena to today, following Jesus Christ is risky business. And writing for Him? It’s become more hazardous every day. In this “cancel culture” world, being firm about biblical truth can cost us everything. Are you prepared for the battle? But first, thank … The post 197 – Standing in the Day of Evil appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Many things contribute to our creativity as writers, but there’s one thing that is vital for our creativity: brain health. Too few of us know, though, how to nurture and maintain brain health, which is where our wonderful guest, Tina Yeager, comes in! Listen as she shares her wisdom and insights.  About Tina Yeager Award-winning … The post 196 – Creativity and Brain Health with Guest Tina Yeager, Part 2 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

As writers, creativity is a crucial component of our lives and our work. But what exactly is creativity and how do we get more of it? Guest Tina Yeager shares some surprising answers as we explore God’s design for creativity. About Tina Yeager Award-winning author, speaker, and life coach, Tina Yeager hosts the Flourish-Meant podcast and Flourish … The post 195 – Creativity and Brain Health with Guest Tina Yeager, Part 1 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Sometimes it’s easy to say yes to God. We can do it almost without thinking. But what happens when God asks us to do something that terrifies us? That we know we can’t do? Guest Lynn Austin is here to share the times God has done exactly that! About Lynn Austin Lynn Austin has sold … The post 194 – When God’s Surprises Are Hard with Guest Lynn Austin, Part 2 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

We believers talk a lot about God surprising us in wonderful ways. When God does exceedingly, abundantly beyond what we imagine. But some of God’s surprises are hard. Even devastating. Guest Lynn Austin shares how God’s hard surprises have been some of the best surprises in her writing journey. About Lynn Austin Lynn Austin has … The post 193 When God’s Surprises Are Hard with Guest Lynn Austin, Part 1 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Guest Becca Wierwille joins us in an exploration of the importance of story, not just for our readers, but for ourselves as writers. We all connect with stories in wonderfully different ways, but one special power they have is the ability to challenge us to delve into our world, and the people in it, unearthing … The post 192 – Why Story Matters with Guest Becca Wierwille appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Voice. Clarity. Dialogue. Character development. Hook. All of these, and so much more, are important for a strong book. But they’re not the most important. Not for a book written from a Christian worldview. So what is the most important element? Hope! Listen in to find out why your job as a writer is critical … The post 191 – Christian Writers As Hope Bringers appeared first on Write from the Deep.

As we discussed in part one of the Writer’s Psalm, emotions are a natural, God-given part of life. But they also can lead us astray if we’re not careful. Especially when things on our writing journey don’t go the way we’d hoped or planned. So what do you do when you feel God has abandoned … The post 190 – The Writer’s Psalm, Part 2 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Emotions are a normal part of being human. What’s more, they are God given. As writers, we certainly have our share of emotional highs and lows. But what do we do when our feelings drag us waaay down? When our careers seem stalled or over, when our efforts seem wasted, and we find ourselves spiraling … The post 189 – The Writer’s Psalm, Part 1 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

What do you do when your planned-out writing journey suddenly goes off the rails? Guest Lori Ann Wood faced this very situation. Through her God-ordained detour, she discovered three key questions that will help you in your own detours. About Lori Ann Wood Lori Ann Wood lives in an empty nest in beautiful Bentonville, Arkansas, … The post 188 – Detours on Your Writing Journey with Guest Lori Ann Wood, Part 2 appeared first on Write from the Deep.

It’s so hard when the journey we think we’re on in our writing takes a detour. We worry and wonder what God is doing. IF God is doing anything. Guest Lori Ann Wood shares the shocking—and life-threatening—detour in her own life and writing journey, and how God’s miraculous hand was at work for his amazing … The post 187 – Detours on Your Writing Journey with Guest Lori Ann Wood, Part 1 appeared first on Write from the Deep.